If you’re thinking of connecting an electrical generator to your household to provide backup power during an outage, there are different options. One of the simplest, most flexible and most economical ...

StormSwitch ready-to-install commercial manual transfer switches are designed to provide safe, portable generator hook-up to a building when utility power is out. StormSwitch ready-to-install ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

A good generator can save the day when the power goes out—but if it’s set up wrong, all that money you spent might as well ...

Without fuel, your generator is useless. Our experts recommend checking your main fuel tanks levels once a week if your model ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...